Sonoma, California vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 39.2% cheaper than Sonoma, California.

You would need a salary of $30,418 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sonoma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Sonoma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fresno
than in Sonoma, California
Sonoma, CA vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Sonoma, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower